SXSW 2019
Accelerate for Good: How Startups Can Power Impact
Description:
Accelerators are not new. But as business becomes more purpose driven, many entrepreneurs are looking to launch products for social good – sometimes intentionally and others serendipitously as a result of “tinkering.” Panelists will discuss how non-profit organizations can leverage unique products coming out of these programs to engage their constituents, how social entrepreneurs can get involved in accelerator programs, and how accelerators can add purpose driven innovation to their portfolios. Attendees will hear how R/GA partnered with the Ad Council to register voters through a Messenger bot; learn about Fast Forward’s focused on combining the best tech with non-profit business models; and how WeWork Labs is providing entrepreneurs the opportunity innovate for good.
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Takeaways
- What does it mean to be a non-profit accelerator?
- How can nonprofits and the startup community work together on technology solutions for pressing social issues? What are the challenges in doing this?
- Learn about different examples of how start-up technology is being used for social good.
Speakers
- Anastasia Goodstein, SVP, Digital Innovation, The Ad Council
- Brad Jacobson, Senior Experience Strategist , R/GA
- Kevin Barenblat, Co-Founder & President, Fast Forward
- Osnat Fainaru Benari, VP Global Programming WeWork Labs, WeWork
Organizer
Anastasia Goodstein, SVP, Digital Innovation, The Ad Council
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